How to apply for Alcohol Selling Permits to sell alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars in Thailand

Alcohol License Type 2 “ใบอนุญาตขายสุราประเภทที่ 2” is for retail channels that sell less than 10 liters of alcoholic beverages per bill. This License also grants the right to sell both domestic and imported alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol License Type 2 is recommended for general retail outlets such as restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars, and convenience stores that does not sell alcoholic beverages by wholesales or in large quantities. 

In the case for establishments that sell more than 10 liters of alcoholic beverages per bill , they must also apply for Alcohol License Type 1 ““ใบอนุญาตขายสุราประเภทที่ 1” (for Wholesalers, Distributors and Importers).

Documents needed to apply for Alcohol License Type 2
1. Copy of the house registration papers of the business place used.
2. Copy of the rental or lease agreement.
3. Copy of Identification card (ID card) of the home owner according to the house registration.
4. Map of the location of the business.
5. A letter for authorization of the premises lessor. 
– Forms can be requested at the Excise Department
6. Alcohol License Application Form “ภส 08-05” .
– Form can be requested at the Excise Department
7. Memorandum of Understanding Letter. 
– Form can be requested at the Excise Department
8. Copy of Identification Card (ID card) if an individual is applying or Certificate of Registration in case of artificial person (company).

In the case of Authorization
1. Letter of consent granting power + attached duty stamp 30 baht.
2. Authorizer Identification Card *** All documents must be signed. ***

Alcohol License Type 2 Annual Fee
1. Restaurants or retail shops that do not have VAT registration, pay an annual fee of 330 baht.
2. Restaurants or retail shops with VAT registration, pay an annual fee of 2,200 baht.

Where to apply for Alcohol License 
Applications for Thailand Liquor Licenses are filed with the Excise Department “กรมสรรพสามิต” closest to where your restaurant or shop is located. For more information please check directly with the Excise Department.

 Sample image of Alcohol Selling License Type 2 (ป 2)